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Montevideo, November 24th 2025 - 04:01 UTC

Uruguay

  • Saturday, October 25th 2025 - 10:30 UTC

    Uruguay accuses Spanish shipyard Cardama of fraud; company calls it political interference

    The contract, signed under former president Luis Lacalle Pou, called for the delivery of the ships to Uruguay’s National Navy to strengthen maritime surveillance and resource protection

    The Uruguayan government has filed civil and criminal charges against the Spanish shipyard Cardama, which was contracted to build two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) worth more than US$92 million, after detecting alleged irregularities in the company’s performance bond. The case has escalated into a diplomatic and political dispute, with Montevideo accusing the shipyard of fraud and Cardama denying the charges, claiming it is being used for “electoral purposes.”

  • Friday, October 24th 2025 - 10:00 UTC

    Uruguay announces app for gender violence victims

    The tool will be named Élida, after the first female police officer in Uruguay

    Uruguayan authorities announced on Thursday the development of a smart cellphone application named “Élida” for victims of gender violence. The device has been named after the country's first female police officer, Élida Pensado Graña. It has been specifically crafted for victims who have a court-ordered restraining order or no-contact order in place against an aggressor. It is expected to begin operating in December.

  • Thursday, October 23rd 2025 - 10:34 UTC

    Uruguay cancels OPV shipbuilding deal

    There are “strong indications that we are facing a swindle or fraud against the Uruguayan State,” Orsi argued

    Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi announced his government's decision to terminate the contract with Spain's Cardama Shipyard for the construction of two Ocean Patrol Vessels (OPVs). The contract, signed under the previous administration of Luis Lacalle Pou (2019-2025), is being rescinded due to years of delays, non-compliance, and the shipyard's precarious financial situation, it was explained.

  • Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 23:55 UTC

    Tony Blair and Yamandú Orsi discuss child poverty, artificial intelligence, and drug trafficking in Montevideo

    The former British Prime Minister met with Uruguay’s President at Torre Ejecutiva to strengthen cooperation between the government and the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.

    Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi received former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair at Torre Ejecutiva on Wednesday, as part of Blair’s official visit to the region, which also included stops in Buenos Aires and Asunción. Blair, who heads the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, arrived in Montevideo to advance cooperation agreements recently signed with the Uruguayan government.

  • Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 10:00 UTC

    Ultra-luxurious ship kicks off Uruguay's cruise season

    The “six-star” ship, known for her luxury suites

    Uruguay officially launched its cruise season with the arrival of one of the world's most luxurious vessels, the Scenic Eclipse, at the Port of Montevideo. The “six-star” ship, known for her luxury suites for a total of 228 passengers, seven à la carte restaurants, and amenities including a submarine, arrived from Ilhabela, Brazil, and is bound for Buenos Aires.

  • Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 00:42 UTC

    Tony Blair in Montevideo: will meet President Orsi this Wednesday

    Uruguayan president Yamandu Orsi last week was in Rome addressing the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO

    Uruguayan president Yamandu Orsi will receive this Wednesday midday at the Executive Tower, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, according to the presidential office release. The former prime minister currently holds the chair of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and is on a regional tour, having met on Tuesday Paraguayan president, Santiago Peña in the capital Asuncion.

  • Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 00:21 UTC

    Nin Nova takes office as Uruguay's Ambassador to Brazil

    Nin Novoa has served as Foreign Minister between 2015 and 2020 under Tabaré Vázquez

    Former Uruguayan Vice President and Foreign Minister Rodolfo Nin Novoa officially presented his credentials as Montevideo's new Ambassador to Brazil, the Itamaraty Palace announced on Tuesday.

  • Friday, October 17th 2025 - 18:05 UTC

    Orsi holds meetings with Pope and Italian authorities

    It was Orsi's first trip to the Vatican since becoming President on March 1

    Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi met at the Vatican on Friday with Pope Leo XIV after both leaders participated on the previous day at FAO's 80th-anniversary ceremony in Rome.

  • Friday, October 17th 2025 - 10:26 UTC

    Uruguayan President Orsi sends message at FAO event in Rome

    It is necessary to “keep international trade flows open and predictable,” Orsi underlined

    Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi was on Thursday the only Latin American speaker at the ceremony in Rome commemorating the 80th anniversary of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on World Food Day.

  • Friday, October 17th 2025 - 01:34 UTC

    Argentina's pension system among the worst

    Argentina's ability to pay retirement benefits in the medium and long run was also doubted

    According to the 2025 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, Argentina's pension system ranked 51st out of 52 countries surveyed, while those of Chile and Uruguay stood out in the region. The Netherlands topped the list globally with a score of 85.4 (A rating).